Happy Holidays from the Popdust team!

RELEASE RADAR is here to give you the breakdown of the top singles, albums, and videos of the week, so you can head into your weekend with a new list of killer tunes.

SINGLES:

Cat Turner | “Easier”

Cat Turner – Easier (Official Video)youtu.be

Cat Turner has spent the last year honing her signature blend of goth-pop. Her new track, “Easier,” takes an even darker turn as Cat follows a toxic relationship’s ups and downs.

You Might Also Like: The 1975, Grimes, Mac DeMarco

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Church Girls | “No Patience”

Indie punk outfit Church Girls is gearing up for their debut EP with the release of their latest track, “No Patience.” Lead singer Mariel Beaumont’s voice rings clear and strong, even if she has “no patience for that.”

You Might Also Like: Diet Cig, Sorority Noise, PUP

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Cloudlines | Last Christmas

Electro pop duo Cloudlines gets into the holiday spirit and puts a modern twist on a classic song.

You Might Also Like: Imogen Heap, Tove Lo, ODESZA

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Miley Cyrus, Mark Ronson | “Happy Xmas (War Is Over) ft. Sean Ono Lennon”

We can’t think of a better artist to take on a cover of this legendary track. Miley’s powerful vocals would make John Lennon proud.

You Might Also Like: Bruno Mars, Mariah Carey, Demi Lovato

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VIDEOS:

The Dreamboats | Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town

Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town – The Dreamboatswww.youtube.com

Retro rock and roll outfit The Dreamboats put a modern spin on the classic holiday track–but they didn’t forget the jingle bells.

You Might Also Like: Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys

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Rachael Bawn | All I Want For Christmas

Rachael Bawn | All I Want For Christmas Cover Songwww.youtube.com

Mariah Carey’s holiday anthem is an ambitious choice for an acoustic cover. All those skeptics out there needn’t worry– Rachael Bawn gives Mariah a run for her money.

You Might Also Like: Kelly Clarkson, Shania Twain, P!nk

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Betta Lemme | Give It

Betta Lemme – Give It (Official Video) [Ultra Music]youtu.be

Canadian superstar Bette Lemme comes across as a French-speaking Britney Spears a la “Gimme More” in the video for her new track, “Give It.”

You Might Also Like: Sofi Tukker, Charli XCX, Gwen Stefani

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Half The Animal | Magic

Half The Animal – Magic (Official Music Video)www.youtube.com

Indie hip hop outfit Half The Animal searches late into the night for some kind of magic in their latest video.

You Might Also Like: The Chainsmokers, ONR, Calvin Harris

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Marianas Trench | I Knew You When

Marianas Trench – I Knew You Whenwww.youtube.com

Canadian progressive pop band Marianas Trench chronicles the trials and tribulations of a messy, passionate, and often gut-wrenching relationship. According to lead singer Josh Ramsay, the track is “not about drunken lust, or doing shots in a bar, or ‘living life for just tonight,’ but the kind of real-life relationship that takes a decade to build, through ups and downs.” The group will kick off a North American tour this March–check out upcoming dates here.

You Might Also Like: We The Kings, WALK THE MOON, The Cab

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Allie Delyanis is an award-winning and losing freelance journalist based in New York City. She likes bands, books, breakfast food, and would love to be David Sedaris when she grows up. You can find more of her work onwww.delyanis.com.

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